Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Russia

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Russia is 6 601 668 mi². This means that the area of Russia is 1398% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in Russia is Moscow, where the population is 12 108 300.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Russia the highest temperature was 113.7°F and was recorded in Utta, Kalmykia.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Russia is home to 145 934 462 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 40.3 years in Russia.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.7% in Russia.

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Russia, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Russia: 28 213 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Russia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Russia - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

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